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Athapascan Hide Sheath and Cover for Knife,

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Athapascan Hide Sheath and Cover for Knife,
each with sinew sewn seam, both terminating in an old brass thimble, cover attached with hide thong, old note in sheath "Dagger from Oregon taken from the Indians by Mrs. J. Green (another signature) Gaschus Pasmelu(?);" 11" long. Deaccessioned from the Western Reserve Historical Society of Cleveland, Ohio. Very good, two 1" slits, one on each side of sheath, probably for hanging on owner's belt, small hole in hide flap, old numbers: one in black ink "No. 2289" other in red ink 42.1241".